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Regional competition aims to strengthen, grow small businesses
Starting up and maintaining a small business can be a steep learning curve. A Southeast regional nonprofit, Spruce Root, aims to help alleviate the growing pains with the return of its re-branded small business competition. Walk into a gift shop in Southeast...
More details about Chilkoot canoe incident
Two weekends ago a canoe from a Haines guiding company transporting nine people took on water at Chilkoot lake. Its passengers spent a substantial amount of time in the lake’s cold water as they swam to shore before being rescued. We spoke with Haines Fire...
Hut goes up in the mountains above Haines
A building project a long time in the making has finally materialized. Skiing enthusiasts in Haines got together to build a hut nestled between peaks above the Chilkat river. Some years ago in Haines, a group of friends who share a love of wilderness saw...
As Skagway assembly postpones decision on land disposal, traditional council withdraws from discussion
The Skagway Borough Assembly postponed decisions on what to do with land that was the site of a boarding school for Indigenous children. The Skagway Traditional Council has withdrawn its engagement from the process, citing undue stress on its members. ...
Administrative court rules to uphold Constantine wastewater permit, with modifications
An administrative court ruled to uphold a wastewater disposal permit at the Palmer Project, but with some modifications. The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation will have to change the way it sets limits on pollutant levels. This could delay some...
Increased truck traffic in Haines gets attention of borough, residents
Some Haines residents have noticed an increase in truck traffic in recent weeks. Heavy rock trucks have been shuttling material between a quarry four miles from town, and a barge loading area on private land on Lutak road. The company responsible for the...
Election file in periods end in Haines and Skagway
The file in period for candidates in the coming municipal elections closed on Sunday in Haines. Two candidates filed for mayor, Thom Morphet and former mayor Jan Hill Six people filed for three open assembly seats. They are Natalie Dawson, Kevin Forster, Diana...
Mariculture meetup gives direction to growing industry
From oyster to kelp farmers, mariculture industry members gathered to share their experiences as part of a five year, $49 million project to develop mariculture in Alaska. The Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District held a mariculture meetup on Aug. 9 at Kenai...
New mapping technology reveals five times the number of streams in Alaska
There could be up to five times as many streams in Alaska than previously thought, according to a group of scientists and programmers who have spent nearly a decade mapping the state. Lee Benda runs Terrain Works, a company that maps natural landscapes. He says many...
Candidates slowly filing for Haines elections
The candidate list for the coming municipal elections in Haines is slowly growing. As of Thursday afternoon, Thom Morphet alone had filed for Mayor. Jerry Lapp, Craig Loomis and Burl Sheldon have filed for assembly. There are three assembly seats open. Richard...
Newscasts
Newscast – March 26, 2021
Skagway’s medical clinic makes NARCAN available to residents; New data to be collected on landslide zones in Haines; Cruise ship emissions are studied in Juneau.
Newscast – March 25, 2021
In an effort to save money, the Alaska Marine Highway System is considering getting rid of an unused ferry by sinking it; The Haines Borough Assembly approved a land swap this week that will pave the way for development of a waterfront boat storage facility.
Newscast – March 24, 2021
The Haines Assembly makes a decision on a new borough manager; Skagway’s borough manager offers a stimulus plan to mixed reviews.
Newscast – March 23, 2021
Alaska State Troopers arrest a Skagway worker in Juneau on charges of theft in the 2nd degree; Last summer Lynn Canal fishing was below average, the outlook for this summer remains subpar; An Arts Scholarship becomes available to residents of southeast Alaska.
Newscast – March 22, 2021
Skagway’s Mayor Vetoes a controversial mask mandate; .State Senator Jesse Kiehl discusses the governor’s proposal to close the DMV in Haines and how coastal communities will cope with another dismal cruise season.
Newscast – March 19, 2021
Skagway lifts testing and social distancing requirements for incoming travelers while adopting a new mask mandate; Juneau breweries raise thousands of dollars for programs and services in Haines.
Newscast – March 18, 2021
The Haines Avalanche Center warns residents of avalanche danger in the landslide path on Beach Road; An update on winter sports in Skagway.
Newcast – March 17, 2021
The Skagway Borough Assembly will discuss health mandates, public use cabins, waterfront leases and economic stimulus at its meeting this week; Sixth graders in Haines present a citizenship award to Krystal Lloyd for her service to the community.
Newscast – March 16, 2021
The municipality of Skagway contracts with Allen Marine to temporarily replace the State Ferry MV Matanuska; The National Weather Service talks us through the forecast for the Upper Lynn Canal for the rest of the week.
Newscast – March 15, 2021
Pandemic-related rules and recommendations are reconsidered in Haines and Skagway as more and more people get vaccinated; Skagway Traditional Council teaches local students about the lifecycle of salmon using aquariums and rap songs.
Newscast – March 12th, 2021
Haines hires a new lobbyist; The Alaska Marine Highway sells off their two fast ferries; and DDF competitors in the Upper Lynn Canal head to Nationals.
Newscast – March 11, 2021
Skagway residents hold a virtual meeting with U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan; The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services requests proposals for mental health services in Haines.
Newscast – March 10, 2021
The Haines Assembly clarifies expectations for securing bear attractants; a profile of Skagway News co-publisher Melinda Munson
Newscast – March 9, 2021
The Haines Assembly comes closer to hiring a new borough manager; The Haines Borough reaches an agreement with the Alaska Mental Health Trust to allow use of public trails on the their land.
Newscast – March 8, 2021
Legislators react to Governor Mike Dunleavy’s proposal to close DMV’s in rural communities such as Haines; Skagway hosts the 35th annual Buckwheat Ski Classic, this time with a few twists.
Newscast – March 3, 2021
The Skagway Borough Assembly discusses phase 2 of the port master plan and a proposal to cap the number of daily cruise ship visitors; Two Skagway students are selected as finalists in a statewide poetry competition; Number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in...
Newscast – March 2, 2021
National Weather Service Forecaster Jake Ruckman gives a rundown of the weather that’s in store for the Upper Lynn Canal this week; Alaska and Canadian regulators conclude a cross-border water monitoring program, but scientists and tribes say the work isn’t...
Newscast – March 1, 2021
Local organizations host an informational discussion about winter brown bear denning habitat; Haines School Superintendent Roy Getchell discusses some items on the agenda for the next school board meeting.
Newscast – February 26, 2021
An individual traveling with Haines High School basketball teams tests positive for COVID-19; Alaska’s plan to pay out nearly $50 million to the fishing industry for pandemic relief has been approved by the federal government; Juneau avalanche danger rises to extreme...
Newscast – February 25, 2021
A new active case of COVID-19 is identified in the Haines Borough; The Alaska Department of Fish and Game reduces the number of bears that hunters will be able to legally harvest in 2021 after a record number of bears were killed last year.